Branson has three mountain coasters: The Branson Coaster and Copperhead on the 76 Strip, and Runaway on Highway 165. A single driver costs $17.95 to $19.75, and passengers can ride along from 36 or 38 inches. For ziplining, Shepherd of the Hills runs a guided canopy tour.
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The Branson Coaster
Where2115 W 76 Country BlvdPrice: Adults 13+ $19.75, kids 3–12 $14, cash, tax included; card $20.49 and $14.52. Three rides $39 or an hour of rides $45 cash (kids $28 and $32)
Height rulesDrivers 56 inches; riders from 38 inches with someone 16+Copperhead Mountain Coaster
Where6021 W 76 Country BlvdPriceDriver $17.95, passenger $12.95, re-ride $12.95, plus taxHeight rulesSolo 54 to 84 inches; drivers with a passenger 16+; passengers 3–15 and over 38 inchesRunaway Mountain Coaster
Where935 Hwy 165PriceDriver $18 by day, $20.50 at night, passenger and re-ride $13.50, plus taxHeight rulesSolo from 9 and 52 inches; double drivers 16+; passengers 3–18 and 36 inchesOn all three, the cart is pulled uphill and gravity brings you down; the driver works the brakes, so the ride is as mild or wild as you make it.
4,800 feet of track at Shepherd's Adventure Park by the Inspiration Tower, with a downhill run of more than 3,350 feet. Built by Wiegand, lit with LEDs along the whole course at night, and open all year.
At Branson Mountain Adventure on Highway 165 near Fall Creek. You control the brakes, ride by day or after dark, and can add gem mining or the Flyaway Quad Ziplines over Fall Creek.
On the 76 Strip at 2115 W 76 Country Blvd. Drivers need 56 inches; kids ride along from 38 inches with someone 16 or older. Paying cash saves a little.
The Shepherd of the Hills
A zipline canopy tour at Shepherd of the Hills with a local guide.
From $99 on Viator
Hog Wild Adventures
A guided off-road tour in one of the operator's Can-Am vehicles.
From $90 on Viator
The Branson Coaster and Copperhead are both on West 76 Country Boulevard.
Lodge of the Ozarks76 Strip 9.8 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast includedCheck prices
Grand Country Waterpark Resort76 Strip 8.6 on ExpediaFree parkingNo petsBreakfast extraCheck pricesA single driver costs $17.95 plus tax at Copperhead, $18 plus tax by day at Runaway, and $19.75 cash at The Branson Coaster, tax included. Passengers pay $12.95 to $14.52.
To drive alone: 52 inches at Runaway (and age 9), 54 inches at Copperhead and 56 inches at The Branson Coaster. Passengers can ride from 36 inches at Runaway and 38 inches at the other two.
Copperhead's track is 4,800 feet long, with a downhill run of more than 3,350 feet.
Not at Copperhead or Runaway, where passengers must be 3 to 15 and 3 to 18. Each adult buys a driver ticket and rides a car of their own.
Yes. Runaway sells night rides for $20.50 plus tax, and Copperhead is lit with LEDs and open until 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
Yes, with lower weight limits on a wet track: 305 lb at Copperhead and 330 lb at The Branson Coaster. Copperhead riders keep 160 feet behind the car ahead instead of 80. All three close for lightning and other unsafe conditions.
Yes, the Flyaway Quad Ziplines fly over Fall Creek and the coaster. They close for the winter season.
